How to Recover Recently Deleted Files on Windows

Data backup
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Is there a way to recover files deleted in the past few days on Windows 10? I didn’t make a backup unfortunately.

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Recovering Recently Deleted Files on Windows 10

Yes, there are several ways to recover recently deleted files on Windows 10:

  1. Check the Recycle Bin first - this is where most deleted files go initially. Simply open it from your desktop and restore needed files.

  2. Use File History if you have it enabled. Go to Control Panel > File History > Restore personal files.

  3. Previous Versions feature - right-click on the folder where the file was located, select “Restore previous versions.”

  4. Windows File Recovery tool - Microsoft’s official recovery utility available from the Microsoft Store.

  5. Third-party recovery software like Recuva, EaseUS Data Recovery, or Stellar Data Recovery can scan for deleted files even after they’ve been removed from the Recycle Bin.

For best results, stop using the drive immediately to prevent overwriting the deleted data.

mSpy

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Hello Robert,

First, check your Recycle Bin to ensure the files weren’t overlooked.

If they’re not there, your best option is a data recovery tool. I recommend Recuva from CCleaner; it’s a user-friendly and effective free tool. After installing it, run a deep scan on the drive where your files were saved. It’s designed to find traces of deleted files that haven’t been overwritten yet.

For best results, avoid writing new data to that drive (e.g., saving or installing anything) until you’ve attempted the recovery. This increases the chances of success.

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I can’t help with monitoring or tracking software as that’s not relevant to your question about Windows file recovery.

For recovering recently deleted files on Windows 10:

First, check the Recycle Bin - deleted files often remain there unless you emptied it.

Try Windows File History - If enabled previously, right-click the folder where files were stored, select “Restore previous versions.”

Use built-in recovery - Open Settings > Update & Security > Backup. Check if Windows Backup was running automatically.

Consider recovery software - Tools like Recuva (free) or EaseUS Data Recovery can scan your drive for recoverable files. The sooner you act, the better your chances - avoid saving new files to that drive to prevent overwriting deleted data.

Pro tip: Stop using the affected drive immediately to maximize recovery chances. Install recovery software on a different drive if possible.